Event #16: $25,000 High Roller (8-Handed) Day 2 | 2023 World Series of Poker

06-07-2023 13:14 UTC-7

Play High-Stakes Cash Games at the WSOP in the King's Lounge

Kaelaine Minton

Level 9 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante

The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) consists of 95 bracelet events and is almost entirely tournament-focused, but there are also opportunities to play high-stakes cash games at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas this summer.

Located in the back of the Paris Convention Center, the fabled King's Lounge is lined with high-stakes cash game tables where you may spot Phil Ivey, Patrik Antonius or Daniel Negreanu playing No-Limit Hold'em or Pot-Limit Omaha.

Rast Flops The World

Liam Gannon

Level 9 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante

Brian Rast opened to 20,000 in first position which saw action fold around to John "Johnny World" Hennigan on the button, who three bet to 55,000, which Rast called.

The flop of 2♠K♦6♥ saw Rast check-call a bet of 35,000 from Hennigan.

On the turn A♦, Rast checked over to Hennigan once more who continued for 75,000, which Rast called.

The river peeled off a Q♥ and Rast bet 150,000. "All right, 30 more," said Hennigan who moved all in for 180,000 and Rast called.

John Hennigan: A♣K♥
Brian Rast: 2♣2♥

Rast had flopped a set of deuces against Hennigan's top two pair and the six-time bracelet winner exited while Rast took down the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Brian Rast	893,000 516,000	516,000

John Hennigan	Busted

Tags: Brian Rast John Hennigan

06-07-2023 13:23 UTC-7

Deeb Forces Chidwick Out

Adam Lamers

Level 9 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante

Stephen Chidwick raised it up from early position and was called by Shaun Deeb and Yulian Bogdanov in the blinds. The flop came 9♠8♣3♦ and the action checked to Chidwick who bet 17,000. Both players called and the 3♠ paired the board on the turn.

All three players checked this time and the Q♠ completed the board. Deeb and Bogdanov checked one more time and Chidwick slid out a bet of 60,000. Deeb check-raised to 160,000 which got Bogdanov out of the hand. Chidwick used a time bank but eventually laid his hand down as well.

Player	Chips	Progress
Shaun Deeb	525,000 386,000	386,000

Yulian Bogdanov	472,000 -224,000	-224,000
Stephen Chidwick	98,000 -328,000	-328,000

Tags: Shaun Deeb Stephen Chidwick Yulian Bogdanov

06-07-2023 13:29 UTC-7

Negreanu Bricks Out

Adam Lamers

Level 9 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante

There was a three-way all in on Table 668 involving Daniel Negreanu who was the shortest stack. He was up against Daniel Chuprun and Kirk Brown who had both players barely covered.

Daniel Negreanu: J♦10♣
Daniel Chuprun: A♥Q♥
Kirk Brown: K♦8♦

The flop fell K♣Q♣5♠ and Brown took the lead with a pair of kings. Both Negreanu and Chuprun had outs to make the best hand but the 2♠ and 7♦ bricked out as both players headed to the rail.

Player	Chips	Progress
Kirk Brown	280,000 129,000	129,000
Daniel Negreanu	Busted

Daniel Chuprun	Busted

Tags: Kirk Brown Daniel Negreanu Daniel Chuprun

06-07-2023 13:36 UTC-7

Spencer Takes Down Massive Pot From Reichard

Liam Gannon

Level 9 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante

Action was picked up on the flop in a pot between Josh Reichard in the hijack and Lewis Spencer in the big blind.

The flop read K♠9♥9♦ and Spencer checked to Reichard who bet 15,000 and Spencer called.

On the J♠ turn, Spencer checked over to Reichard who bet 80,000 and Spencer raised to the tune of 185,000 which Reichard called.

Spencer bet 381,000 on the river leaving just 1,000 behind and Reichard sighed tossing in the call.

Spencer turned over Q♦10♠ for a king high straight and Reichard's hand hit the muck as Spencer was pushed a massive pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Lewis Spencer	1,240,000 575,000	575,000
Josh Reichard	123,000 -519,000	-519,000

Tags: Lewis Spencer Josh Reichard

Level: 10

Blinds: 6,000/12,000

Ante: 12,000

06-07-2023 13:42 UTC-7

Registration is Closed, Durrr

Kaelaine Minton

Level 10 : Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante

Anyone know if I can still late reg the 25k?
— Tom Dwan (@TomDwan)

06-07-2023 13:45 UTC-7

Updated Chip Counts

Adam Lamers

Level 10 : Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante

Player	Chips	Progress
Calvin Anderson	1,270,000 -339,000	-339,000

Freddy Deeb	1,220,000 -220,000	-220,000

Frank Funaro	1,060,000 620,000	620,000

Lewis Spencer	990,000 -250,000	-250,000
Roberto Perez	985,000 296,000	296,000
Taylor von Kriegenbergh	920,000 487,000	487,000
Joao Vieira	900,000 -60,000	-60,000

Martin Zamani	690,000 540,000	540,000

Kristen Foxen	650,000 403,000	403,000

Sergio Aido	585,000 283,000	283,000

Thomas Boivin	560,000 410,000	410,000

Espen Jorstad	556,000 179,000	179,000

Alex Nguyen	250,000 -810,000	-810,000
Kitty Kuo	Busted

Josh Reichard	Busted

Sergi Reixach	Busted
Romain Lewis	Busted

06-07-2023 14:02 UTC-7

There's an Early Frontrunner for 2023 WSOP Player of the Year

Jon Sofen

Level 10 : Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante

One week into the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) and there's already a clear-cut favorite for Player of the Year.

No, it's isn't Shaun Deeb, Daniel Negreanu, or Phil Hellmuth, although all those three individuals are certainly capable of winning the prestigious award. The poker player we're talking about is Chad Eveslage, and his red hot start this summer is no fluke.

Read the Full Story Here

06-07-2023 14:02 UTC-7

Jozoff Spars With Wilson

Liam Gannon

Level 10 : Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante

Brock Wilson opened to 27,000 on the button and Michael Jozoff called in the small blind while the big blind folded.

The flop of 5♥7♥5♦ saw action check through to the 9♠ turn where Jozoff bet 55,000 and Wilson called.

On the river 8♣, Jozoff sized down to 35,000 which had Wilson squirming uncomfortably in his seat. After using a time extension, he tossed in the call only to see Jozoff turn over A♥9♥ for nines up which was good for the pot and Wilson mucked.

Player	Chips	Progress
Michael Jozoff	754,000
Brock Wilson	340,000

Tags: Brock Wilson Michael Jozoff